Jordan Peele is unique in delivering original, timely and intriguing satirical blockbusters that get under the skin. His UFO-based third feature is an unsettling, uneven inquiry into the American urge to see and be seen.
Maisie review for Sight & Sound
Lee Cooper’s documentary about the UK’s oldest performing drag artiste includes compelling fly-on-the-wall material and potent performance footage.
Donna review for Sight & Sound
Jay Bedwani’s documentary sees late-blossoming cabaret performer Donna Personna reckon with her past while finding promise in her future.
Black Cap Community on Camdeners podcast
An interview with myself and fellow Black Cap Community campaigner Alex Green about ongoing efforts to reopen the iconic LGBTQ+ pub, club, cabaret and community space.
Observer feature on Duckie leaving the RVT
A personal piece introducing a round-up of producer, performer and punter memories of Duckie as the seminal queer club’s 27-year run at the RVT comes to a close.
Terence Davies interview for Sight & Sound
In a funny, surprising and deeply moving encounter, the filmmaker talks about love, hate, his new film Benediction and his favourite TV shows.
Everything Everywhere All At Once review for Sight & Sound
Michelle Yeoh channels multidimensional skills to grapple with her family’s exploding identities in this hyper-inventive, goofily radical pop fantasia.
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent review for Sight & Sound
Nicolas Cage stars as a fictionalised version of himself in a tongue-in-cheek caper that breaks on the rocks of self awareness.
The Dropout review for Sight & Sound
A series about med-tech fraudster Elizabeth Holmes probes the magical thinking of transformative visions, confidence tricks and the American dream.
BFI Flare 2022 preview for Sight & Sound
London’s celebration of queer cinema returns to in-person screenings while keeping some of its online offering.
